Used by recreational and commercial shell fishermen, our recreational rakes are constructed of high quality cold-rolled steel or T-304 grade stainless steel, your choice. Complete with a row of tempered, high carbon, double-beveled steel teeth and Northern Ash handle made in Maine, these rakes are well known for their durability and “fishability”. Whether you’re quahogging with your family on the weekend or picking up strays on your aquaculture grant, we’ve got the right rake for you.
Check out our Rake Head Only pricing option to save on the cost of the rake – and especially its shipping!
Rake heads only fit standard 3/8″ bored wood handles on the market today. We include a small tool, with instructions, to aid in the application of the rake head to a ready-made handle.
Please see the Ordering Information and Policies page for important information about placing orders.
9 Tooth Recreational Rake
The first recreational basket rake we offered, and still our best seller! Versatile in sand, mud, or rocks, this rake has a generous basket capacity and is used by recreational and commercial shell fishermen not only for quahogs but also for oysters. A good general purpose rake.
Basket Specs: 11″ width, 4″ depth. 15/16 spacing.
Available in steel or stainless steel.
Tooth Specs: 9 double beveled 3″ straight teeth spaced at 11⁄8”
Handle: 6′ ash
STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
STAINLESS STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
7 Tooth Recreational Rake
A smaller style with the same configuration as our 9 tooth rec rake. Don’t let its size fool you… this is a fishy little rake!
Basket Specs: 9″ width, 4″ depth. 15/16 spacing.
Available in steel or stainless steel.
Tooth Specs: 7 double beveled 3″ straight teeth spaced at 11⁄8″
Handle: 5′ ash
STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
STAINLESS STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
11 Tooth Recreational Rake
This rake has the same sized basket as our popular 9 tooth, but a tighter tooth spacing. Pulls best in sand or mud, but may also be used in hard bottom or rocks.
Basket Specs: 11″ width, 4″ depth, 15/16 spacing.
Available in steel or stainless steel.
Tooth Specs: 11 double beveled 3″ straight teeth spaced at 1″
Handle: 6′ ash
STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
STAINLESS STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
Widemouth Basket Rake
If you’re looking to cover a lot of ground with every pull, this is the rake for you. The widest recreational rake we offer. Follows the same configuration and style as the 9 Tooth Recreational Rake.
Basket Specs: 13½” width, 4″ depth. 15/16 spacing.
Available in steel or stainless steel.
Tooth Specs: 11 double beveled 3″ straight teeth spaced at 11⁄8″
Handle: 6′ ash
STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
STAINLESS STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
Turtleback Basket Scratcher
A basket rake that digs with the ease of a scratcher! Light-weight, efficient, and becoming more and more popular every year, the turtleback is a favorite of recreational and commercial shell fishermen alike. Also makes a great family rake, small enough for kids and adults with limited stamina.
Basket Specs: 9″ width, 2½” depth. 15/16 spacing.
Available in steel or stainless steel.
Tooth Specs: 7 double beveled 3″ teeth spaced at 11⁄8″
Handle: 5′ ash
STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
STAINLESS STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
Snappin’ Turtle
Our “meanest” recreational rake! Features an easy to clear shallow basket and the longest recreational teeth we offer. A great rake for sand and soft mud.
Basket Specs: 11″ width, 2½” depth. 15/16 spacing.
Available in steel or stainless
Tooth Specs: 9 double beveled curved 5″ teeth spaced at 11⁄8″
Handle: 6′ ash
STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
STAINLESS STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
Baby-Back Ribb Rake
The newest member of the Ribb Rake family! The smallest basket we offer with a row of long curved teeth and shorter “catcher” tines to keep your catch in the basket. Small, light weight, and efficient.
Basket Specs: 6¾ width, 2½” depth. 15/16 spacing.
Available in steel or stainless.
Tooth Specs: 9 double beveled 4¼” curved teeth, 2 catcher tines 3″
Handle: 5′ ash
STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
STAINLESS STEEL: Complete • Rake Head Only
Mini-Mini Bullrake
A scaled-down recreational version of our popular Rhode Island Squareback Commercial bullrake. Available with 4′ “Harley” style T-handle or with telescopic handle (4′ Harley T-handle with 3′ extension piece). The mini-mini rake head is available in steel or stainless and may also be purchased without a handle.
We recommend using our all-stainless clamps to attach the rake head to the handle, although standard hose clamps may be used.
We offer a variety of mini-mini set up kits.
Rake Head Dimensions: 12″ width, 5″ basket depth. 5¼” throat opening, 15/16″ grid spacing.
Tooth Specs: 11 double beveled 3″ teeth spaced at 1″
Steel Basket with 4′ Stationary Handle and Stainless Steel Clamp
(18 Different Options Available – Please Call for More Info)
Legendary Chatham Scratchers
A time tested classic that has been a popular favorite for over 30 years. Works the bottom like a hot knife through butter. Sensitive, long tines that “sing”, meaning they carry a slight vibration from the rake head up the handle. With a little practice, the user can feel the difference between a quahog and a rock just by scratching the surface.The Chatham Scratcher, named after the town that loved it first, is also great for dry digging, and as a short handle rake. It has also been used frequently by gardeners as a cultivating and weeding tool.
Straight Style Sizes
Standard on 5′ Ash Handle
6 Tine (5 7/8″)
7 Tine (7″)
8 Tine (8 1/4″)
Standard on 6′ Ash Handle
10 Tine (10 3/8″)
12 Tine (12 3/4″)
Tines on all straight style scratchers are spaced at 1″
Rooster Style
Named after the man that developed it, the “Rooster” style scratcher is a throwback to the classic, hand forged eagle claw rake. Like its predecessor, the Rooster’s tines create a basket shape that cradles your catch. Combines the ease of a basket rake and the feel of a scratcher. An R.A. Ribb Company favorite!
Width: 7″
Spacing: 8 tines spaced at 7⁄8″
Handle: Comes standard on 6′ ash handle.
Complete • Rake Head Only
Ribb Sand Eel Rake
By popular demand, R. A. Ribb Company has gone into prouction of the hard-to-find, quality sand eel rake. The most popular size has 22 tines, complete with a 6′ ash handle installed. Custom sizes are also available by request and can be fitted with an aluminum handle.
Complete • Rake Head Only